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JRP 977L

1973 MG B

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,514 mi
Last recorded41,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1973 MG B38,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRP 977L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 40,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,168 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,934 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,797 miles

o/s and n/s front floor footwells rusrt and holed

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,310 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

not able to inspect sills properly due to aluminium covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,475 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,487 miles

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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JRP 977L is a 1973 MG B in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 38,472 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JRP 977L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 53 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRP 977L registered?

JRP 977L is a 1973 MG B, first registered on 9 April 1973.

Is JRP 977L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRP 977L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JRP 977L have outstanding finance?

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